Cooper Instruments realizes that a uniform product cannot meet everyone’s needs. This is why we are working with our customers to create custom versions of our test stand. Click on TRex Custom Designs to see how T-Rex can evolve to meet your specific needs.

Ask about System Retrofits to your existing press. T-Rex designs available in 25 and 55 tons.

The T-Rex Test Stand has been designed to accommodate a variety of materials, component and product tests. This rugged and flexible system provides the capacity of 4 tons in tension and 10 tons in compression. The numerous applications possible with the T-Rex System include: mechanical connection tests, adhesive bond strength verification, extraction force tests, crushing strength review and many other test applications. Material strengths typically investigated include metals, rigid plastics, concrete, adhesives, foils, paper, packaging, wood and others.

New and Improved, Heavy Duty T-Rex Test Stand

Improved Geometry Accuracy

Counterbalanced bolster

Moveable Cylinder position

Modular electronics packaging

Anti-cylinder rotation device

Aluminum extruded components

Standard and Optional Components Include:

DFI Infinity Digital Indicator/Controller

STANDARD

6 digit controller

4 alarm set points

Zero Tare

Channels: 1

Temperature (operating): 32° to 130° F

HI/LO Limits (Dual): 4 standard

Amplifier Accuracy: .005% of Reading

Peak/Valley Hold: Standard

Digiforce Press Monitor

OPTIONAL

Transparent operating concept even for inexperienced staff

Especially economical press-fit and process monitoring

For manual workstations and automated systems

8 measurement programs for 8 different parts

For strain gauges, piezo, potentiometric sensors and process signals

Network connection via Ethernet, RS485 or Profibus

Graphic display of press-fit curve

Control via parallel I/O ports or Profibus

Multi-channel expandability

Optionally clinch point control with acquisition and evaluation of remaining plate thickness